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AMG: Greece Among Most in-demand Destinations for 2024

Greece is one of the most-in-demand destinations for travelers this year topping the list of the Top 5 places people want to visit.

IATA: Key Risks for Air Transport Industry in 2024

Looking ahead to 2024, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) lists the key risks to air transportation.

Greece Heightens Drive to Retrieve Stolen Items Including Parthenon Marbles

Greece is heightening its drive to retrieve cultural assets that have been illegally removed from the country key among these the Parthenon Marbles.

Athens on Fodor’s ‘No’ List in 2024 Due to Overtourism

Although Athens has been ranked as one of the world’s top 50 cities in 2024, travel guide Fodor’s has included it in its list of places to avoid this year.

Athens Airport Stock Market Listing Procedure Begins

The listing of Athens International Airport SA on the Athens Stock Exchange is scheduled to be completed in February.

Adaptability – Innovation New Tourism Strategy Focus for Greece

Greece’s new tourism strategy will focus on adaptability and innovation, announced Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni.

Greece Railway Revamp Underway with New Name and Logo

Greece’s ailing railway system has been renamed and is undergoing reforms as part of efforts to restore confidence and ensure safety.

Report: More Destinations in Greece Need to Tap into TikTok

Tourism stakeholders in Greece still haven’t taken advantage of one of the most powerful social tools on the market: TikTok.

Greece to Set Up Platform for Shoreline Use Auctions

Greece will be setting up a platform where interested parties can apply for shoreline use auctions and citizens can report beach violations.

New Athens Mayor Doukas Announces City Priority Projects

New Athens Mayor Haris Doukas announces priority projects for the Greek capital, including the addition of 1,000 new trees by spring.

Greece to Tap into TikTok to Reach New Tourist Markets

The Greek Tourism Ministry will be tapping into TikTok and new media to promote Greece to new markets.

Return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece is a National Goal, Says Minister

Culture Minister Lina Mendoni reiterated the Greek government’s call for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece.

Alpha Bank: Tourism Key Driver of Greece’s Economic Recovery in 2023

Tourism played a decisive role in Greece’s post-Covid recovery and is set to support growth in the coming years, found a report.

Greece’s New Tourism Land Use Bill Sets Terms for Airbnbs and Uninhabited Islands

A new spatial planning bill in Greece sets limits to Airbnb-style operations.

Ticket Prices to Greek Archaeological Sites and Museums Increase

The cost of tickets to archaeological sites, monuments and museums in Greece increases.

Athens Seeing a Boom in 5-star Hotel Openings

Athens is seeing a boom in 5-star hotel openings with the number now double compared to 2015.

Minister: Greece Setting High Sustainability Goals in Tourism

The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking ahead to a new era setting high sustainability goals.

Greece and UAE to Cooperate on Making Poros Next GR-eco Island

Greece and the United Arab Emirates agreed to work together on transforming Poros into the country’s next smart energy island.

Greece Counting on Fast-track Visa to Attract More Tourists from Turkey

The North Aegean Region islands are expecting a new fast-track visa program for Turkish nationals to boost tourist flows.

Greece Passes New Tourism Tax, Short-term Rental Rules

Greek lawmakers voted in favor of an updated tax bill which includes a tourism charge and new short-term rentals rules.